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Applications opened December 15, 2025; deadline was January 31, 2026; final decisions announced early April 2026. A separate Women's Giving Circle round has a deadline of August 3, 2026.
Community Giving Foundation 2026 Competitive Grant Rounds is a grant program from Community Giving Foundation that funds nonprofit and governmental initiatives across central Pennsylvania. The Foundation administers competitive grant rounds through established affiliate funds, each with its own purpose, timeline, and geographic service area requirements. Over $650,000 in total funding is available across all affiliates.
Eligible applicants include qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits and governmental organizations serving Columbia, Lower-Luzerne, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties in Pennsylvania. Grants are not awarded to individuals. The most recent application deadline was January 31, 2026; applicants should contact Karri Harter for upcoming round dates.
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Talking With Your Clients Frequently Asked Questions Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Nonprofit Leadership Series The Community Giving Foundation awards grants through established funds, each having their own purpose, timeline and geographic service area requirements. Community Giving Foundation administers grant programs for its affiliates and funds.
Grants are awarded to qualified 501(C)(3) nonprofits and governmental organizations, not individuals. Listed below are competitive grantrounds which you may be eligible to apply for based on set criteria. View additional grant publicity guidelines or our frequently asked questions for more information.
Questions? Please contact Karri Harter, Grant and Scholarship Administrator, for more information on grant programs. ( [email protected] or 570.
752. 3930) Note: With the continued increase in email and phone scams, please remember that all legitimate communication regarding grants will come directly from Community Giving Foundation staff (@csgiving. org) and our grant system.
We will never request personal information or payments in unsolicited emails or automated phone calls. Transition to ACH Payments We are pleased to announce that Community Giving Foundation will begin distributing all grant awards via ACH payments starting January 1, 2026 . As you may already know, an ACH payment is an electronic payment credited directly to your bank account on the payment date.
This method is not only reliable, but also safe and convient. This transition will enhance the efficiency of our grant process and ensure that your grant funding arrives to you securely and on time. To receive future grant payments, all organizations must complete an ACH authorization form located in GLM, the same reliable system used for submitting grant applications, agreements, and reports.
Learn more about accessing the ACH authorization form here. Youth In Philanthropy (February - April) 2026 Funding Priority Areas by School Youth in Philanthropy grant round will open on February 18, 2026. Youth in Philanthropy grant round will close on March 11, 2026.
Youth in Philanthropy students will present grant awards at their end-of-year ceremony on April 15, 2026. Priority Areas of Interest: Based on the criteria defined by each participating school group. See 2026 funding priority areas here.
Service Area: Youth in Philanthropy is a regional program of the Community Giving Foundaiton. Grants available through each school may be defined by the school district footprint or by the funding source.
2026 Competitive Grant Rounds Community Giving Foundation is pleased to partner with five affiliate foundations to provide competitive grant opportunities totaling over $650,000 each year for organizations throughout the Central Susquehanna region.
Applicants must be a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit and/or government organization able to receive tax-exempt contributions as defined by the IRS or work thorugh another qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization willing to serve as a fiscal sponsor for the applicant. All grants must benefit the residents and communities within the defined service areas below.
Foundation staff held a Grant Q&A Zoom session on January 6th to answer questions about the competitive grant application, GLM system, and more. Watch a recording of the Zoom here. 2026 Guidelines and Timeline 2026 Grant Guidelines & Additional Information Competitive grant rounds will open on December 15, 2025 .
Competitive grant rounds will close on January 31, 2026 . Foundation boards and grant committees will review applications in February-March. Final grant decisions will be announced in early April 2026 .
A grant impact celebration will be held in June 2026 .
Community Giving Foundation: Berwick : Berwick Borough, Benton Borough, Briar Creek Borough, Stillwater Borough, Benton Township, Briar Creek Township, Fishing Creek Township, Mifflin Township, North Centre Township, South Centre Township, Conyngham Borough, Nescopeck Borough, New Columbus Borough, Shickshinny Borough, Butler Township, Nescopeck Township, Salem Township, Sugarloaf Township, and Union Township.
Community Giving Foundation: Bloomsburg : Greater Bloomsburg Area. Community Giving Foundation: Danville : Greater Danville Area. Community Giving Foundation: Selinsgrove : Greater Selinsgrove Area.
Community Giving Foundation: Sunbury : Geographic Area within the Shikellamy, Selinsgrove, and Line Mountain School Districts. C. K.
Battram Field of Interest Fund: Residents of full Community Giving Foundation service area (Columbia, Lower-Luzerne, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties). Women's Giving Circle (April - July) Grant Guidelines & Timeline Grantmaking Process Overview Handout Service Area: 100% of requested funding must be invested within Lower-Luzerne, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Union and Snyder Counties.
Priority Areas of Interest: The Women’s Giving Circle empowers, connects, and inspires women and girls by supporting initiatives and resources that better their lives. Charitable organizations that invest in community programs and projects benefitting women and girls are encouraged to apply. Community Giving Foundation helps people create funds that change lives.
By partnering with generous donors, fundholders, and dedicated local nonprofit leaders, the Foundation continues to improve and enrich the lives of those in Pennsylvania’s Central Susquehanna region.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits or governmental organizations serving specified service areas in Columbia, Lower-Luzerne, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties in PA. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows over $650,000 total across affiliates. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was January 31, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Community Giving Foundation 2026 Competitive Grant Rounds is funded by Community Giving Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.